Health https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us 8 Teas To Sip At Bedtime To Help You Sleep Through The Entire Night While nightcaps like alcoholic beverages or a warm glass of milk have some sleep-promoting properties, sleep teas tend to be better for your overall sleep quality. Here are the best kinds of teas for lulling you into a dream state... While nightcaps like alcoholic beverages or a warm glass of milk have some sleep-promoting properties, sleep teas tend to be better for your overall sleep quality. Here are the best kinds of teas for lulling you into a dream state...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8781 Thu, 19 May 2022 13:46:35 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8781-8-teas-to-sip-at-bedtime-to-help-you-sleep-through-the-entire-night Your Best (& Only) Defense Against a Pandemic Since January, every scientist and health policy expert has pontificated on the pandemic and how you can defend against contracting. There is only one problem – your best (& only) defense against any pandemic is a good offense. If that sounds like incorporating a sports cliché into a post... Since January, every scientist and health policy expert has pontificated on the pandemic and how you can defend against contracting. There is only one problem – your best (& only) defense against any pandemic is a good offense. If that sounds like incorporating a sports cliché into a post...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/blogs/2/post/6742 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/blogs/2-blog/post/6742-your-best-only-defense-against-a-pandemic Defense Against a Pandemic How employers can help as workers' mental health bottoms out Amid all-time lows in mental health, employers are finding a new mandate to step up efforts to help struggling employees. “After two-plus years of pandemic ambiguity, employee burnout is emerging as the next widespread health crisis, while employers pour more resources and attention into... Amid all-time lows in mental health, employers are finding a new mandate to step up efforts to help struggling employees. “After two-plus years of pandemic ambiguity, employee burnout is emerging as the next widespread health crisis, while employers pour more resources and attention into...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8606 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:08:32 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8606-how-employers-can-help-as-workers-mental-health-bottoms-out How telehealth could be an equitable 'bridge to care' in a post-pandemic world Before COVID-19 struck in the early months of 2020, telehealth solutions had difficulty gaining traction with U.S. patients, both within and outside the context of employer-sponsored health plans. Sources cite a variety of reasons to explain that slow pre-pandemic growth trend. Two of the most important were... Before COVID-19 struck in the early months of 2020, telehealth solutions had difficulty gaining traction with U.S. patients, both within and outside the context of employer-sponsored health plans. Sources cite a variety of reasons to explain that slow pre-pandemic growth trend. Two of the most important were...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8603 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:55:50 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8603-how-telehealth-could-be-an-equitable-bridge-to-care-in-a-post-pandemic-world How to Control Your Brain for Optimal Functioning When we are preparing for significant events in our careers, we tend to focus on preparation. If we have a big presentation to do, we practice until we are comfortable. If we have an interview for a new job, we research the company and its key players to ensure we have answers to obvious questions. If we have a project deadline... When we are preparing for significant events in our careers, we tend to focus on preparation. If we have a big presentation to do, we practice until we are comfortable. If we have an interview for a new job, we research the company and its key players to ensure we have answers to obvious questions. If we have a project deadline...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8588 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:16:34 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8588-how-to-control-your-brain-for-optimal-functioning 'Meals are medicine' Sharon Ivers had a total left shoulder replacement one Thursday this spring. She was discharged from the hospital Saturday, and by Tuesday morning, a box of nutritious food had arrived on the doorstep of the friend she was staying with. The box contained... Sharon Ivers had a total left shoulder replacement one Thursday this spring. She was discharged from the hospital Saturday, and by Tuesday morning, a box of nutritious food had arrived on the doorstep of the friend she was staying with. The box contained...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8585 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:12:24 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8585-meals-are-medicine 4 Ways to Incorporate Microbreaks into Your Work-from-Home Routine The work we produce hasn’t changed radically since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet where and how we work has been transformed—and the results haven’t always been favorable to our mental health. A Gallup poll from fall 2021 revealed that nearly half of American full-time employees worked remotely either some of the time or entirely. Additionally... The work we produce hasn’t changed radically since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet where and how we work has been transformed—and the results haven’t always been favorable to our mental health.  A Gallup poll from fall 2021 revealed that nearly half of American full-time employees worked remotely either some of the time or entirely. Additionally...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8584 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:08:43 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8584-4-ways-to-incorporate-microbreaks-into-your-work-from-home-routine The 8 Best Natural Remedies for Acne Although most acne cases afflict teens and young adults, pimples can persist long into adulthood. Hormones, stress, genetics, irritating products and medication can all contribute, regardless of your age. If you have acne, you may be tempted to reach for one of the dozens of "natural remedies" to calm the problem rather than visit a doctor. Some do help, but... Although most acne cases afflict teens and young adults, pimples can persist long into adulthood. Hormones, stress, genetics, irritating products and medication can all contribute, regardless of your age. If you have acne, you may be tempted to reach for one of the dozens of "natural remedies" to calm the problem rather than visit a doctor. Some do help, but...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8583 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:04:58 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8583-the-8-best-natural-remedies-for-acne Exercise, metabolism, and weight: New research from The Biggest Loser The Biggest Loser was a popular reality television show that ran on NBC for over a decade starting in 2004. In it, participants with obesity competed with each other through intense physical challenges and ate a reduced-calorie diet to see who could lose the highest percentage of body weight. Prior findings from studies of The Biggest Loser contestants showed... The Biggest Loser was a popular reality television show that ran on NBC for over a decade starting in 2004. In it, participants with obesity competed with each other through intense physical challenges and ate a reduced-calorie diet to see who could lose the highest percentage of body weight. Prior findings from studies of The Biggest Loser contestants showed...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8582 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:51:57 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8582-exercise-metabolism-and-weight-new-research-from-the-biggest-loser Can ALS be caused by traumatic brain injury? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a neurologic disease that damages nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, causing widespread muscle wasting and weakness. It strikes without warning, usually beginning between the ages of 55 and 75. As it worsens... Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a neurologic disease that damages nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, causing widespread muscle wasting and weakness. It strikes without warning, usually beginning between the ages of 55 and 75. As it worsens...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8581 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:48:42 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8581-can-als-be-caused-by-traumatic-brain-injury Dementia: Midlife chronic conditions linked to increased risk In a new study, researchers found a link between increased risk of dementia and multiple chronic conditions during midlife. The paper, which appears in the BMJ, provides scientists with information that might help people reduce their risk of dementia in later life... In a new study, researchers found a link between increased risk of dementia and multiple chronic conditions during midlife. The paper, which appears in the BMJ, provides scientists with information that might help people reduce their risk of dementia in later life...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8580 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:45:06 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8580-dementia-midlife-chronic-conditions-linked-to-increased-risk A healthy weight can reduce colorectal cancer risk Colorectal adenomas that persist and grow for long periods can be a stepping-stone to colorectal cancer, the third leading causeTrusted Source of cancer death in adults in the United States. In a concerning new trend, colon cancer is on the... Colorectal adenomas that persist and grow for long periods can be a stepping-stone to colorectal cancer, the third leading causeTrusted Source of cancer death in adults in the United States. In a concerning new trend, colon cancer is on the...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8579 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:18:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8579-a-healthy-weight-can-reduce-colorectal-cancer-risk Employee benefits: Latest data shows what employers are offering now While providing comprehensive employee benefits may be expensive, it’s well worth the investment to stay competitive with your peers and retain your best people. Other companies are offering employees a host of benefits. And they’re using them at significant rates... While providing comprehensive employee benefits may be expensive, it’s well worth the investment to stay competitive with your peers and retain your best people. Other companies are offering employees a host of benefits. And they’re using them at significant rates...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8571 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:03:54 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8571-employee-benefits-latest-data-shows-what-employers-are-offering-now Loneliness: How HR leaders can help teams move forward The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward?Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated.We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as life got busier, our social network got smaller and smaller. Then, COVID hit. Never before has the entire world been subjected to such collective feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and sorrow. Loneliness became pervasive.Colleagues were no longer... The pandemic has kept people apart. What can HR leaders do to help reduce the impact of loneliness as we go forward?

Consider this: More than 40% of employees struggle with mental health issues, and pandemic restrictions left 54% of them feeling isolated.

We were already forming fewer friendships than in the past. Previously, as life got busier, our social network got smaller and smaller. Then, COVID hit. Never before has the entire world been subjected to such collective feelings of fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and sorrow. Loneliness became pervasive.

Colleagues were no longer...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8543 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:27:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8543-loneliness-how-hr-leaders-can-help-teams-move-forward Omicron and Long COVID: What We Know So Far As the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to sweep across the United States, another important question has emerged for scientists worldwide: Will more transmission equal more long COVID cases? The rate of hospitalization has also been rising for the highly transmissible Omicron variant. But experts concur that... As the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to sweep across the United States, another important question has emerged for scientists worldwide: Will more transmission equal more long COVID cases? The rate of hospitalization has also been rising for the highly transmissible Omicron variant. But experts concur that...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8535 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:13:49 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8535-omicron-and-long-covid-what-we-know-so-far Deltacron: New variant or laboratory error? Social media was recently lively with news that scientists in Cyprus claimed to have found a new hybrid variant of SARS-CoV-2. Named Deltacron, it appears to be a combination of the Delta and Omicron variants. However... Social media was recently lively with news that scientists in Cyprus claimed to have found a new hybrid variant of SARS-CoV-2. Named Deltacron, it appears to be a combination of the Delta and Omicron variants. However...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8533 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:33:10 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8533-deltacron-new-variant-or-laboratory-error 3 Tips For Choosing A New Doctor Researching and choosing a new doctor can be everything from intimidating to completely overwhelming. Your health is important, so finding an affordable and trustworthy medical professional matters a lot. With the right approach... Researching and choosing a new doctor can be everything from intimidating to completely overwhelming. Your health is important, so finding an affordable and trustworthy medical professional matters a lot. With the right approach...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8531 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:53:25 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8531-3-tips-for-choosing-a-new-doctor 10 Tips for Healthy Eating Out It's one thing to watch your portion sizes and limit unhealthy foods at home. But what do you do when the buffalo chicken wings are on special at your favorite family restaurant? Use these 10 tips to tailor your eating-out experience so it's both enjoyable and healthy... It's one thing to watch your portion sizes and limit unhealthy foods at home. But what do you do when the buffalo chicken wings are on special at your favorite family restaurant? Use these 10 tips to tailor your eating-out experience so it's both enjoyable and healthy...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8530 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:44:56 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8530-10-tips-for-healthy-eating-out Try This ER Doctor-Approved Bedtime Routine For Stellar Sleep We cannot get enough sleep tips here at mbg—every time an expert lists their favorite ways to wind down, we're all ears. Recently, supermodel and entrepreneur Kate Bock chatted with Harvard- and Yale-trained ER doctor and founder of The TrueveLab Darria Long, M.D., in our new video series, Expert Insights—in the series, they discussed... We cannot get enough sleep tips here at mbg—every time an expert lists their favorite ways to wind down, we're all ears. Recently, supermodel and entrepreneur Kate Bock chatted with Harvard- and Yale-trained ER doctor and founder of The TrueveLab Darria Long, M.D., in our new video series, Expert Insights—in the series, they discussed...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8529 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:42:40 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8529-try-this-er-doctor-approved-bedtime-routine-for-stellar-sleep Finding Food Freedom: Ditching Diet Culture and Learning to Trust Your Body’s Cues “Food freedom” — it’s a complex term, with definitions ranging from ditching diet culture and restrictive diets to attaining good health and food security through growing your own foods. It’s marketed as an approach to address eating disorders for some and as a way to promote intentional weight loss for others. However... “Food freedom” — it’s a complex term, with definitions ranging from ditching diet culture and restrictive diets to attaining good health and food security through growing your own foods. It’s marketed as an approach to address eating disorders for some and as a way to promote intentional weight loss for others. However...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8504 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:40:32 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8504-finding-food-freedom-ditching-diet-culture-and-learning-to-trust-your-bodys-cues An Easy Guide To Improving Your Health And Happiness One of the most important things you can do is to improve your health and happiness. This will allow you to live a better life and feel more fulfilled. If you’re not happy with how your life is going, then this article may be just what you need! We’ll provide some simple tips that will help improve both your physical and mental health in no time at all... One of the most important things you can do is to improve your health and happiness. This will allow you to live a better life and feel more fulfilled. If you’re not happy with how your life is going, then this article may be just what you need! We’ll provide some simple tips that will help improve both your physical and mental health in no time at all...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8503 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:33:55 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8503-an-easy-guide-to-improving-your-health-and-happiness COVID-19: Did Omicron evolve in mice? On November 24, 2021, scientists in South Africa revealed that they had discovered a worrying new variant of SARS-CoV-2. They reported that the variant was spreading very rapidly in southern Africa and contained a large number of unusual mutations likely to... On November 24, 2021, scientists in South Africa revealed that they had discovered a worrying new variant of SARS-CoV-2. They reported that the variant was spreading very rapidly in southern Africa and contained a large number of unusual mutations likely to...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8502 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:30:06 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8502-covid-19-did-omicron-evolve-in-mice 4 immune-boosting strategies that count right now It’s winter, as a glance outside your window may tell you. COVID-19 is circulating at record levels across much of the country. Keeping our immune systems healthy has taken on new importance, as many of us hope to ward off flu and winter colds as well as worrisome variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, whether Delta or Omicron. Not surprisingly... It’s winter, as a glance outside your window may tell you. COVID-19 is circulating at record levels across much of the country. Keeping our immune systems healthy has taken on new importance, as many of us hope to ward off flu and winter colds as well as worrisome variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, whether Delta or Omicron. Not surprisingly...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8501 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:24:30 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8501-4-immune-boosting-strategies-that-count-right-now 9 New Year's Resolutions Therapists Want You to Make COVID-19 has transformed our lives in all aspects - from how and where we work to how we socialize - and it will surely affect our New Year's resolutions for 2022, too. "The pandemic has given all of us new perspectives that make resolutions of past years - like losing 10 pounds or... COVID-19 has transformed our lives in all aspects - from how and where we work to how we socialize - and it will surely affect our New Year's resolutions for 2022, too. "The pandemic has given all of us new perspectives that make resolutions of past years - like losing 10 pounds or...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8500 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:15:44 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8500-9-new-years-resolutions-therapists-want-you-to-make A Naturopathic Doctor's 5 Must-Have Epinutrients To Slow Down Aging In a 2021 study, naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert Kara Fitzgerald, N.D., author of Younger You, was able to improve participants' biological age by three years. Sounds like a tall order, but the intervention was actually pretty simple: With a very doable diet and exercise plan... In a 2021 study, naturopathic doctor and functional medicine expert Kara Fitzgerald, N.D., author of Younger You, was able to improve participants' biological age by three years. Sounds like a tall order, but the intervention was actually pretty simple: With a very doable diet and exercise plan...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8499 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:11:44 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8499-a-naturopathic-doctors-5-must-have-epinutrients-to-slow-down-aging Top Ten HR Trends For The 2022 Workplace As we enter 2022, changes in how we work, where we work, who we work with, why we work, and the technologies we use are in continual flux. Many of these changes started prior to the pandemic, were accelerated by it, and have become permanent aspects of the workplace. Just as I have done in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, here is my countdown of what you should include on your HR roadmap for 2022... As we enter 2022, changes in how we work, where we work, who we work with, why we work, and the technologies we use are in continual flux. Many of these changes started prior to the pandemic, were accelerated by it, and have become permanent aspects of the workplace. Just as I have done in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, here is my countdown of what you should include on your HR roadmap for 2022...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8497 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:13:31 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8497-top-ten-hr-trends-for-the-2022-workplace Destigmatizing talking about mental health in the workplace The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on mental health and wellbeing. Over the past two years, the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions has surged, affecting individual employees and entire organizations. As of this past summer... The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on mental health and wellbeing. Over the past two years, the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions has surged, affecting individual employees and entire organizations. As of this past summer...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8495 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:36:03 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8495-destigmatizing-talking-about-mental-health-in-the-workplace Strategies to help employees and teams thrive post-pandemic The last 18+ months have taught us many things including how critical wellbeing and resiliency are not only for individual employees but to organizations and businesses. The stress, isolation, and shift for many employees to work remotely due to the pandemic has taken its toll. Nearly half of... The last 18+ months have taught us many things including how critical wellbeing and resiliency are not only for individual employees but to organizations and businesses. The stress, isolation, and shift for many employees to work remotely due to the pandemic has taken its toll. Nearly half of...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8494 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:14:04 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/8494-strategies-to-help-employees-and-teams-thrive-post-pandemic Featured No Cost Live Webinar: Optimizing Your Cellular Health There’s been a breakthrough discovery in the world of molecular science as it relates to the world of human health and cellular healing. The purpose of our webinar is to explain to you in plain language the nature and details of this breakthrough discovery and how you and the people you care about most can benefit. There’s been a breakthrough discovery in the world of molecular science as it relates to the world of human health and cellular healing. The purpose of our webinar is to explain to you in plain language the nature and details of this breakthrough discovery and how you and the people you care about most can benefit.

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6404 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6404-featured-no-cost-live-webinar-optimizing-your-cellular-health Your Cellular Health 10 Mistakes People Make at Their Doctor Visits The average doctor’s appointment lasts about 18 minutes. Preparing ahead of time will help you get the most out of those minutes. Make lists so you have important information readily available. This includes... The average doctor’s appointment lasts about 18 minutes. Preparing ahead of time will help you get the most out of those minutes. Make lists so you have important information readily available. This includes...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6398 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6398-mistakes-people-make-at-their-doctor-visits Doctor Visit